Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter will find it to be one of the easiest moderate resorts for park transport - plus the resort’s water taxi to Disney Springs is a favourite for returning guests.
Port Orleans French Quarter’s smaller size really plays into the convenience for guests heading to the parks, especially at peak times.
Let’s take a closer look at the Port Orleans French Quarter park transport.
Disney Buses
All theme park travel from Port Orleans French Quarter is by bus, but, unlike the other moderate category Disney World resorts, this hotel has only one bus stop.
It means that guests can simply hop on the bus and head to the park, there’s no resort loop at Port Orleans French Quarter so no time is wasted before heading off.
Also, because French Quarter is smaller than most Disney World resorts the buses are generally less busy and full compared to other hotels.
Buses run frequently, usually every 15 to 20 minutes, and take you directly to the main Disney theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom is the closest park to French Quarter, and the bus ride takes about 15 minutes.
Epcot is also nearby, with a bus transfer taking approximately 10 minutes.
All bus services are free of charge.
Water taxis to Disney Springs
If you're planning a day at Disney Springs, hop on a complimentary boat that departs directly from the resort.
The boat ride is a leisurely and scenic way to reach the shopping and entertainment district, it takes about 20 minutes.
Boats depart regularly, providing an enjoyable sojourn during your day.
Can you walk to the parks?
No. Walking to the theme parks from Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter isn’t an option.
The resort is not within walking distance of any of the major parks, and there aren’t any pedestrian paths leading to them. Instead, the best way to get around is via the free Disney transport options.
Thoughts …
Getting from Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort to the theme parks is easy and hassle-free, thanks to the complimentary Disney buses.
Meanwhile, the scenic boat ride connecting the resort to Disney Springs is a favourite mode of transport anywhere at Disney World.
